scottland
Well-Known Member
My last few fermentations with US05 have been off. They've had long lag times, and slow ferments. I know this yeast very well, and I've probably fermented 20+ batches with it, so I know this isn't quite normal. My brew process hasn't changed, and I've had typical quick ferments with WLP007 in a recent brew. I just brewed a 1.070 IPA last night, properly rehydrated 1.5 packs of 05, and we're at 20hrs with no signs of fermentation. Just like my last 3 packs of 05, I'm sure it will take off in the next 12hrs or so, and slowly ferment out, I'm not worried but something is off. Ive double checked my fermentation chamber temp probe, it's fine.
Oddly enough, my attenuation is fine, but the yeast is slow to floc. These are all signs of poor yeast health. Anyone else having any issues with US05 lately? My packs expire 05/13.
Oddly enough, my attenuation is fine, but the yeast is slow to floc. These are all signs of poor yeast health. Anyone else having any issues with US05 lately? My packs expire 05/13.